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My Name is Jemima by Olivia Muscat, illustrated by Allison Colpoys

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Title: My Name is Jemima Author: Olivia Muscat, illustrated by Allison Colpoys Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Scribble Kids Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: Meet Jemima, a lovable Labrador with a very important job! While Jemima loves playing with her favourite yellow bone and getting lots of cuddles, she’s also a… Continue reading My Name is Jemima by Olivia Muscat, illustrated by Allison Colpoys

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Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams

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Title: Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles Author: Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams Genre: Science Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 140 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: This is the ultimate reptile book for kids by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, bestselling author of The First Scientists. Bursting with vibrant illustrations and cool… Continue reading Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams

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A Loo of One’s Own by Eleri Harris

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Title: A Loo of One’s Own Author: Eleri Harris Genre: Non-Fiction, Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: The fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) story of the first women elected to federal parliament and the rather pressing issue they discovered on their first day on the job:… Continue reading A Loo of One’s Own by Eleri Harris

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March 2025 Reading Round Up

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In March I read thirty-two books between reviewing and other reading, to keep on top of things as much as I could. I have been trying not to fall behind on anything, and I managed to review for my blog and a few other places. I still have some books to read and review, but… Continue reading March 2025 Reading Round Up

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ASLA DANZ CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2025 SHORTLISTS ARE ANNOUNCED

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Awards season is heating up with lots of long lists and short lists coming in over the next few months. The latest short list announcement is the ASLA DANZ Children’s Book Award, which is voted for by children and young adults. Congratulations to those who have made the shortlist and thank you to the wonderful… Continue reading ASLA DANZ CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2025 SHORTLISTS ARE ANNOUNCED

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The Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renée Treml

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Title: The Thylacine and the Time Machine Author: Renée Treml Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 164 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Violet is researching the Tasmanian Tiger for a school project when she is visited by the ghost of the last Thylacine, who takes her on an amazing… Continue reading The Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renée Treml

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Australian Women Read in 2024

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For the past several years, I have been eager to promote Australian women writers. Not to the detriment of men or international authors, but because Australian women writers are brilliant and often overlooked, so don’t always get the recognition they deserve. There are some who are popular, but for those who aren’t, I feel that… Continue reading Australian Women Read in 2024

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Books by Non-Australian Men 2024

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In 2024, I read nine books by men who weren’t from Australia. Two of these books were anthologies that included works by men, which is why I have included them here. Some books have crossover in a few ways, so I have tried to reflect that as much as I can. As my focus was… Continue reading Books by Non-Australian Men 2024

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KT Book Bingo – #KTBookBingo Completed

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One of the reading challenges I undertook this year was a book bingo from a friend – KT Book Bingo. I had all but completed it until I found a book set in South America. I had tried to find one that I really wanted to read, but wasn’t able to in time and with… Continue reading KT Book Bingo – #KTBookBingo Completed

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The Outback Court Reporter by Jamelle Wells

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Title: The Outback Court Reporter Author: Jamelle Wells Genre: True Crime Publisher: ABC/HarperCollins Publishers Published: 14th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: One of Australia's most experienced court reporters goes on a judicial road trip. Outback Court Reporter is a sometimes funny, sometimes tragic look at the comings and goings on inside the… Continue reading The Outback Court Reporter by Jamelle Wells